Leroy Angel Christopher Saavedra

Leroy Angel Christopher Saavedra, 39, passed away December 27, 2025. Leroy was born November 6, 1986.

Leroy is preceded in death by his grandfathers Valentin Saavedra, Eustolio Gonzalez, uncles William Saavedra and Leroy (Pelon) Saavedra.

Leroy is survived by his mother Germaine Angela Gonzalez and stepfather Jesus A. Gonzalez, his children Benito A. Saavedra and Naomi E. Saavedra, siblings Angel Perez, Edith Gonzalez, Andersito, Manuel, Abran, Guille Meraz, grandmothers Cecilia Saavedra and Inez Camunez G. and many uncles, aunties, cousins and friends.

Leroy loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing at Escondida Lake and hiking at Water Canyon and San Lorenzo Canyon. At family gatherings, one thing he enjoyed the most, he would be making everyone laugh and smile along with him.  Leroy's smile could turn a bad day into a good day and brighten any room he walked into. Leroy had a special love for his children, family and friends. He loved country music and animals. Leroy is loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

***Services for Leroy will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026

, at***

 Daniels Family Funeral-Socorro Chapel located on 

309 Garfield St. Socorro, NM beginning at 11:00am.